Category Archives: Beyond the Huangpu

Adventures traveling outside Shanghai

My Son, the Spice Merchant

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Kathy

In which Alex sums up his five years in China. I’m glad to read he’s coming back soon for dan dan mian!

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Shoutin’ Out

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kathy

Anybody reading out there in St. Louis? Anybody anywhere near St. Louis? Because have I ever got a tip for you. Worth a detour for sure, worth a journey, too (if your journey wouldn’t be quite as long as mine). … Continue reading →

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Asleep

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Kathy

Some people can sleep anywhere, even while traveling. But this guy amazed me.Don’t you see him? Look closer.I’m about to board a 14-hour flight and, I gotta say, I’m jealous. Wish me luck!

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Flood

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kathy

Yesterday’s Shanghai Daily headline read: “Deadly Southern China Rains Displace Millions.” I can believe it, after we spent three days last week in Yangshuo (Guangxi Province, in the south, although not where the worst problems are) biking and kayaking in … Continue reading →

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And the Kids!

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Kathy

All told, in three days in Jiangxi Province, we visited two schools, the You Shan Primary School in Zhen Tou Town and the You Ting Primary School in Fu Chun Town. Of course the trip was all about seeing those … Continue reading →

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Back to the Books

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Kathy

At both schools we visited, we took along clothing (including lots of hats and scarves from my knitting group, the Shanghai Guild), blankets, and toys for the principal and teachers to distribute. But the main purpose was to follow up … Continue reading →

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Lao Wai

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Kathy

At the first school we visited, we foreign guests were ushered into a meeting room for greetings, a warm cup of tea, and for short speeches of thanks. We also took a peek at the books acquired with the money … Continue reading →

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A Whatchamacallit

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Kathy

What is that thing Kathy is sitting on, and why is she smiling, you ask. Now erase that thought. I’ll get off and give you a turn to look at it. Yep, under that grill and ash, there are live … Continue reading →

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To Market, To Market

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Kathy

Over the weekend, we honored the ancient tradition of going post-Christmas shopping, setting out for the leather market in Haining, a couple of hours’ drive from Shanghai. We really didn’t know what to expect, and I thought it might be … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Kathy

So where have I been? I’m gonna let you guess. And I’m not cheating — I was in China, although I found this city to be full of surprises. Such as: while I was still on the ground on the … Continue reading →

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